August 2023
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Features
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Rose Lavelle Takes on the World Again
Cincinnati’s soccer superstar returns to the World Cup looking forward to repping the USA with her teammates.
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“Alt” Sports: Something for Everyone
Try one of these “alternative” sports if you’re looking to get beyond the ordinary.
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New Bearcats Football Coach Scott Satterfield Turns “They” Into “We”
A whirlwind move from Louisville to UC started while the schools played each other in a bowl game and culminates with UC’s debut in the Big 12.
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Cincinnati Looks to Become a Real Roll Model
Want to take up roller sports? Parks and advocacy groups welcome newcomers.
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A Field of Dreams for All
Mason’s new adaptive baseball diamonds will make room for players of every ability.
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Of Loren Long We Sing
The children’s book illustrator grounds his work in a Cincinnati and Midwest aesthetic that authors from Barack Obama to Madonna to Amanda Gorman love being associated with.
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Sports Are For Everyone at HOTMess Cincinnati
The popular LGBTQ+ intramural sports league is creating fun and competitive spaces for all.
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Write Here, Write Now
A web of Cincinnati-based literary journals and zines connect writers and readers in a thriving do-it-yourself community. They want you to submit.
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Cissé Diop Wreaks Havoc on the Virtual Pitch
The eMLS All-Star plays for FC Cincinnati, but you won’t see him on the field at TQL Stadium.
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Krysten Lapid Will Jam You Up
The Cincinnati Rollergirls blocker has forged strong bonds and found community with her roller derby teammates.
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What’s the Score?
Here’s what made Crosley Field’s scoreboard iconic and how its legacy lives on in Blue Ash.
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Highly Selective Answers to Five Sporty Questions
Do you say “sportsball” when people talk about their teams? Get educated with answers to common Cincinnati sports questions.
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Finding the Best Cincinnati Sports Gear in Town
Pro tip: skip the team shops and check out these stores instead.
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Pickleball Is Everywhere All at Once
Pickleball courts are popping up everywhere in the Queen City. Here’s everything you need to know about how and where to play.
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10 Great Cincinnati Sports Calls
Relive the greatest moments in Cincinnati sports history with the calls that made them memorable.
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Here’s How to Follow Your Teams
Can’t make it to the games in person? Here’s how to catch the action on your devices.
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Frontlines
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Messi Mania Is Coming
The world’s best soccer player is on track to play at TQL Stadium next week. Can we handle the hype?
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Dr. Know: A Lone Home, Mt. Lookout Square, and a Mysterious Sword
The good doctor investigates the last home left standing in Lick Run Greenway, the mystery of Mt. Lookout Square’s zip code, and a mysterious family heirloom.
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Radar
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A Fond Farewell to a Hans Nuetzel Home
A mid-century modern enthusiast poured her heart into the Hans Nuetzel home of her dreams. Saying goodbye isn’t easy.
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The Family History of Koch Sporting Goods
The city’s oldest sporting goods store goes back five generations of Kochs.
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Gatlinburg, Revisited
If you can manage to ignore the shiniest distractions, Gatlinburg offers a relaxing family camping destination.
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Columns
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Editor’s Letter, August 2023: Sports Bring Us Together
This month, we examine local sports and what they mean to us.
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Living in Cin: Jerry Springer and Me
I spent two years working with one of the world’s most famous people, but both of us were mostly invisible.
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Ventriloquism for Dummies
Vent Haven Museum offers visitors a one-of-a-kind experience as the world’s only ventriloquism museum.
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Dine
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Heavenly Highway Hash at Fifty West Brewpub
Fifty West Brewpub is back to serving savory entrées and unique drinks.
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Zachary Barnes Wants You to Have a “Purpose-Driven Palate”
The Mississippi native is putting his talents to good use as Metropole’s new executive chef.
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Tsaocaa, Holy Land of Tea, Is Worth The Pilgrimage
The specialty shop in Sharonville is a tea drinker’s delight.
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Pie Hard At Findlay Market With This Local Independent Baker
Beth Hauke’s small business Happy Pies has grown from a labor of love to a full-time job.
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The Best Bar Sandwiches Around
Take a spin on our sandwich board to find your new late-night delight.
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